One of
the things that makes a book magical is that it can be passed
from one person to the next, enriching the life
of each new person who finds it in
his or her hands. When you have finished with your books and are
ready to pass them on, you can make an appointment
to bring them to our shop and have
one of our experienced buyers make you an offer of cash or store
credit.

We're happy to buy a few books at a time, small collections--
or entire estates. We look for quality and our buying
process is straightforward.

We are
always interested in purchasing scholarly and fine books in all
areas. We are only interested in books that are in excellent
condition. We buy books by appointment.

If you have books
to sell, please email us at: anovelideabookstore@yahoo.com.
We're looking for books that are a good fit for our shop, so
please let us know what kind of books you'd like to sell -
pictures are especially helpful!
Cinnamon or Katherine will respond to you.

For
more information about house calls and particulars, see the
Frequently Asked Questions below - and feel free to call with
additional questions! (402) 475-8663.

Are you always buying
books?
A steady influx of stock is the lifeblood of a good used, rare
and out-of-print bookstore.
Please Note: Since August 2010, we have been buying books
by appointment only. This has helped protect our time so that
we can maintain good customer service - and price new arrivals.

Please don't bring books that are highlighted, marked, smell
smoky or have cracked spines. Feel free to call if you have
questions - or if you'd like to bring books in. We're happy to
talk books with you, however, we'd like to avoid looking through
multiple boxes of books that aren't a good fit for our store.
Please schedule a time to bring your books in.∆

What
kinds of books do you buy?We buy hardcover and
paperback books, both fiction and nonfiction. We do not buy
romances, Reader's Digest Condensed Books, magazines, or most
text books (with the exception of some math & physics texts). We
are looking for books in excellent condition. ∆

Do you take book club
editions?No. We make rare exceptions for hard-to-find
authors and titles. If you have questions about how to identify
book club editions, just ask.∆

What do you pay for books?We evaluate each item based on condition, demand, and market
price. Collectables are given special attention. Because so many
things factor into a book's worth, we can't answer this question
with a number. We assure you that you will be treated honestly
and fairly.∆

What
happens after you evaluate my books?We prepare
an offer for you and give you a choice between cash and store
credit. The credit offer is generally about 35 percent higher
than the cash offer, depending on the books you brought in. ∆

Can I cash out my
credit account?
No. Cash offers are only made at the
time of purchase. However, store credit is transferable. If you
are moving away from the area and no longer wish to use your
credit balance, you may give your credit to someone else in the
form of a gift certificate or an account set up in their name. ∆

What
happens if you don't want some of my books?
We can pack them and return them to you or we can put them into
our "free" boxes. Books in the "free" boxes find loving homes
with readers, students, artists and charitable organizations. We never
throw books away. If you have "returns" to pick up, we ask that
you do so within a week, as we have limited storage space.∆

What happens if I leave my books with you and forget about them?
We hope that you won't do this. However, we realize life gets
hectic sometimes--especially
if you are moving. We make attempts to contact you over a period
of two weeks. If two weeks have passed and we cannot get in
touch with you, we set up a credit account for you. The books we
couldn't use in the shop (and did not include in the offer) go
into our "free" boxes. We also keep a record in our "no show"
file with the drop-off date and the date the books were "set
free" to avoid any confusion. If you have forgotten books at our
shop, just inquire about them the next time you stop in. ∆

Will
you come to my house and look at my books?
Because we
are a small business it is easier for us to evaluate your books
at our store. However, we make house calls for very large
collections. It is not uncommon for us to purchase entire
estates. ∆

When I bring my books to your shop, where can I park?
The alley just north of our shop is a loading zone. You may park there
with your hazard lights on. We have a cart you can use and,
unless we're short-staffed, someone from our shop will help you
bring your books inside. We will pay for your parking in the
garage across the street while we evaluate your books!∆

Our
Gift Certificates are available for any amount, never expire and are
good on all books & merchandise in our store. All Gift Certificates are
written by hand. Gift Certificates of $25 or higher value come in a
beautiful sleeve of handmade paper embedded with wildflower seeds, which
can be planted in a sunny spot.

"If
you have a library and a garden,
you have everything you need." ~ Cicero

We are happy to send
Gift Certificates directly to all the people on your list. To order,
please call (402) 475-8663,
email us
or visit our Gifts for Book Lovers page.